When in Rome.....

Based on previous posts you can gather we have had some interesting and exciting experiences.
Besides for the crazy train and eating experiences we have also visited some beautiful sites.
The Vatican Musuem and St. Peter's Bascilica were expecially interesting. You can not imagine how big the Bascilica is until you are walking through it. It holds 95,000 people. I really enjoyed the crypt where we got to see Pope JP II's grave site. It was very simple and guarded, they would not allow us to take pitures to share with you when we return. The Roman Forum, Colesueum and Pantheon really put the history of the United States into perspective. It is interesting to think that this great civilization once ruled the world then collapsed because of it became too powerful for it's own good. Enough on the history lesson. The fountains in Rome are a separate tour by themselves. These aqueduct fed fountains are so clean and cold you can drink right out of them. I especially liked the Trevi fountain at night. Although it was packed with young romantics playing tonsil hockey we were able to enjoy the beautiful lights on the marble and water while licking gelato!.

I have come to realize that my wife is a expert negotiator. She even was able to get us free AC in our 6' X 8.5' hotel room. That is a skill that I'm sure will come in handy when we reach SE Asia. Hopefully, I can pick up a few pointers along the way. One would think she sold filters for a living. Hmm, maybe I should check out social work? I have become an expert at helping elder people get there baggage on trains. They were probably just pick pocketing me without my knowing.